It wasn’t pretty, but it was a key win against a hated rival. The Falcons tried losing the game throughout its entirety, but some special teams heroics and a key interception turned the tide for the Falcons.
Read on for Hat tips & head-scratchers from Sunday’s win over the Saints.
Hat tips
Auspicious beginnings
What better way to get this rivalry game started than a muffed punt that turns into a touchdown? It was a dream scenario for the Falcons who were forced to kick it away on their opening drive, as returner Rashid Shaheed lost the handle on the football at the Saints’ goal line.